Fernando Saettone was born in Peru, South America.
He resides in Peru's capital city, Lima.

I have had the privilege to visit Fernando's
house more than once, and I can assure you, it is undoubtedly

the most beautiful house any collector of
miniature bottles could ever have. The entire house has been

designed to accommodate several show cases
full of miniature bottles. Glass, wood, ceramic, brick and

cement all contribute to the overall
impression in perfect harmony. The secret behind it?

Fernando is an architect by profession, and
an artist at heart.

The glass cases keep the bottle collection protected and free of
dust.
For collections this large it is a good idea to have a
cleaning service
come a few times a year to clean the shelves and
glass
to keep the showcases shining.

above: click on each panel to see part of
Fernando's beautiful house and bottle displays!

Below you can read about Fernando's collection,
from his own words:

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How long have you been collecting miniature
liqueur bottles?

Fernando:
Around 25 years !!

Congratulations on your Silver Anniversary! Where and how did
you start?

Fernando:
Probably like most collectors. I remember that during a trip to Europe, I saw
some very nice

miniature liqueur bottles with fruits inside.
They looked nice, so I bought them in order to decorate my house,

due to their bright colors and originality.

On my next trip, I found and bought a few
ceramic minis in Spain: the "hanging houses" of Cuenca (Resoli).

That's how it all started. I bought another
20 or 30 on my next trip, and what started as a curiosity became

a hobby, then a passion, and now it is an
integral part of my life.

above: the "hanging houses" of Cuenca

How many bottles more or less do you think
you have?

Fernando:
Modestly (or should I say "proudly"), about 10,000

Do you specialize in any specific kind?

Fernando:
I collect them by contents, namely the type of liqueur they contain. My
favorites are, in order: